Nissan Patrol 2005 ST , ANY GOOD ?

[madchef]

Hi all,
Im thinking of buying a nissan patrol 3lt diesel 2005 ST , it has 226000 on the clock,Manual, Full service history, looks clean inside and out, never had one before but like the look, im getting it for $ 12000, its standard with Arb bull bars. what should i be looking for when i look at it, ?? i am mechanicaly minded with petrol but not diesel. any help or anything that will help would be good .?

Thanks

Dave

[4bye4]

Thats a good price if its a good unit. Selling for say $1900 + ATM. Always difficult to tell what a vehicle is like without seeing it. I am assuming it is a Di GU4, and if so it might be getting a bit tired at that many K's.Do you know the history, that is towing a van or just around town or off road/fishing? Its also a difficult year to guess at, if it was earlier I would be looking for NADS or evidence of motor issues, but 2005 is less prone to grenading.

[threedogs]

Take the engine cover off and check for an oily intercooler. Jack up the front wheels and check wheel bearings.
Grab a pry bar and check bushes, OR spend $100 and get a proper pre-purchase inspection.
Check underneath for signs of heavy offroad use as well.

[jono6974]

I have a 2005 3.0 auto. Mine has now done 160 000 km. I bought it secondhand a few months ago.
So Far not much to report, it has been reliable, besides a dead battery. I would say go for it at that price.
Diesel engines generally need regular oil and filter changes. Don't skip them. I generally service earlier than required and
have never had a problem. I changed to diesel years ago and will never go back to petrol.
My last diesel was sold with well over 300 000km and not a days trouble.
Keep the maintenance regular and you will be fine.
That its a very good price for a 2005, so I would go over it very carefully.

[bazzad]

Sounds like a good deal, but maybe pay for an inspection if you are not sure. The ride should still be ok at that many k's.
Check the steering doesn't wobble at all as you speed up through the 80-90 km/hr area. ( tends to happen if the front suspension bushes are on the way out )
Heaps of info on the ZD30 engine on this site so maybe just do some reading. the rest of it should be fine.
Good luck

[madchef]

Thanks guys, I was thinking to good price ( why ) But who knows will go and have a look and if good get an inspection, i can fix most things, BUT THE WIFE will go( told you so) if any problems lol, dont want to be taken for a ride again, as just had my boat engine stolen lol

[4bye4]

Thanks guys, I was thinking to good price ( why ) But who knows will go and have a look and if good get an inspection, i can fix most things, BUT THE WIFE will go( told you so) if any problems lol, dont want to be taken for a ride again, as just had my boat engine stolen lol

Always an element of luck in the purchase of any vehicle. You have just got to check all that you can and hope for the best. Bad luck happens all the time, good luck not so often. Best tip is not to fall in love with it and always be prepared to walk away from the deal if it doesn't feel good. As I said in PM, I live nearby and will have a look with you. Couple of others near to you too.

[madchef]

Thanks all , it bloody sold lol o well move on to the next one lol

[threedogs]

Thanks all , it bloody sold lol o well move on to the next one lol

Thats ok let it go. Take your time a ripper will come along.
Not sure on your budget but $20k will see you in a modified
4.2 TD. wagon
My ZD30 is up to 220K now and all Ive done is wheel bearings at
185K along with and alternator, most recently the glow plugs.
Change the oil and filters regularly, try to redline it at least once a day,
but never hold the revs high, Im very happy with my Patrol as you would lol

[4bye4]

might have been a bit of karma. See what else turns up. I got your pm BTW Dave.